Metastatic melanoma in the brain

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Headaches. History of melanoma.

Patient Data

Age: 55
Gender: Male

CT Brain

ct
This study is a stack
Axial
non-contrast
This study is a stack
Axial C+
arterial phase
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Non-enhanced head CT reveals hyperdense lesions in brain. 

Case Discussion

The brain is the most common site of metastases to the head from malignant melanoma, but it can occur in almost any intracranial or extracranial structures.

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